Kevin Murphy named Entrepreneur of the Year

October 15, 2015

Charlottetown, PE – Island businessman Kevin Murphy is no stranger to success. The Owner and President of Murphy Hospitality Group has seen the company grow from a one-restaurant operation in 1980 to 12 food and beverage operations, three boutique hotels and the Prince Edward Island Brewing Company today.

The Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce it will honour Kevin Murphy with the Entrepreneur of the Year Award at the 10th annual President’s Excellence Awards in Charlottetown. Sponsored by Provincial Credit Union, this award recognizes an individual who truly exemplifies the entrepreneurial spirit in our community. Individuals were nominated by Chamber members, and the Chamber’s executive committee selected the winner.

Murphy Hospitality Group served over 700,000 customers in 2014 and continues to expand, including to new operations in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Murphy credits his success to his family – wife Kathy and sons Ben, Sam and Isaac – and to these basic principles: friendly and knowledgeable staff, great food and beer, clean and comfortable locations and providing an extraordinary experience.

“Kevin truly reflects the characteristics of the Entrepreneur of the Year,” said Wendy Drake, President of the Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce. “His list of businesses is impressive, he remains at the cutting edge in his respective industries and he is known as a generous and supportive mentor to many aspiring entrepreneurs.”

The 10th annual President’s Excellence Awards will take place Wednesday, November 4th, from 6:00 –9:30 p.m. at the Delta Prince Edward. The Chamber holds the event each year to recognize business excellence in the community.

Tickets are available online at www.charlottetownchamber.com, or through the Chamber office at 902-628-2000. The event is sponsored by Bell Aliant, with media sponsorship from Ocean 100, Hot 105.5 and The Guardian.

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About the Chamber:
The Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce serves as the “Voice of Business” on economic issues for its 975 members representing more than 17,500 employees in small, medium and large enterprises in the capital region. For further information on the Chamber, visit the website at www.charlottetownchamber.com or call 902-628-2000.
Media contact:
Kathy Hambly
Executive Director, Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce
902-628-2000khambly@charlottetownchamber.com